A Fakeer at the Door of a Mosque, Constantinople

Britische Grafik 1851–1867, 1863

This is a painting of an architectural interior and exterior scene featuring people engaged in various activities. The scene is set in a covered outdoor area with stone columns and archways leading to an open courtyard. Inside the covered area, there is a richly decorated interior space with ornate tilework on the walls. Carpets and cushions are placed on raised platforms. The courtyard beyond is bathed in natural light, with shadows casting intricate patterns. Trees provide a canopy of greenery.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Datazione
1863
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor, gouache, gum arabic, and graphite on wove paper
Dimensioni
33,5 × 32 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of an architectural interior and exterior scene featuring people engaged in various activities. The scene is set in a covered outdoor area with stone columns and archways leading to an open courtyard. Inside the covered area, there is a richly decorated interior space with ornate tilework on the walls. Carpets and cushions are placed on raised platforms. The courtyard beyond is bathed in natural light, with shadows casting intricate patterns. Trees provide a canopy of greenery.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867